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Sustainable tourism (GEST804_MDTCY)

Présentation

Objectifs

This course introduces the concepts and principles associated with sustainable tourism development, emphasizing on their implications for management and planning purposes. Topics to be addressed include: concept, justification and evolution of sustainable development; socio-cultural, economic, and environmental dimensions of sustainable tourism; positive and negative impacts of tourism development; and the role of tourists in developing and maintaining sustainability.

Understand the philosophy, scope and principles of sustainable development.

Identify strategies to mitigate negative impacts and enhance positive impacts of tourism within a holistic approach.

Evaluate and explain the challenges and opportunities encountered in implementing sustainable tourism management principles in such subsectors as accommodation, transportation, and tour operations.

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Pré-requis

Level of English proficiency sufficient for understanding course material and participating in discussion and exercises.

Plan du cours

No textbook is required for this course. Required readings for each class will be sent as a PDF file via email based on the course plan (provided at the end of this document). Other course materials, such as case studies or videos may also be required for specific topics; their web links will also be made available via email.

Volume horaire

CM : 20.0

Bibliographie

Tourism, Recreation and Sustainability: Linking Culture and the Environment By S McCool, School of Forestry, University of Montana, R N Moisey, November 2008, Chapter 1

Sustainable Tourism for Development Guidebook (2013) Prepared by the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) with the financial support of the European Commission (EC)

Engaging Events: How to Use Live Interaction Technology to Create Successful, Memorable and Enduring Experiences, E-book, Event Manager Blog: www.eventmanagerblog.com/

Tourist Motivation and Behavior: In Search of the Tourist : https://keddycsi.files.wordpress.com/2009/10/tourist_motivation.pdf ‘Green Passport’ Campaign developed within the framework of the International Task Force on Sustainable Tourism